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Medical doctor found dead with throat slashed in Westmoreland

A Burmese-born medical doctor, who had been living in Jamaica since 1997, was found dead with his throat slashed at his home in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday afternoon. 
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Police investigators outside the Caymanas Estate home of Barbara Gayle in St Catherine last Tuesday.

SAFE HAVEN NO MORE

It’s their most alluring pull – a blend of tranquillity with enhanced security. With perimeter walls, closed gates, security checkpoints and even security patrols, residents flock to gated communities for the sense of safety they promise. Yet, last...
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‘It is an attack on all of us’

Barbara Gayle was the community jester, its prayer warrior, the loving ‘Aunt B’, whose daily messages of inspiration, faith, and “mix-up stories” residents of Block A at the Caymanas Country Club Estate (Phase 1) and its environs had come to love...
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Health + Tech | E-prescriptions a game changer in healthcare delivery

Electronic prescription (e-priscription) goes hand in hand with healthcare digitisation, and when integrated with electronic medical records (EMR), it has the potential to significantly enhance healthcare delivery and the overall patient experience...
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Peace now and beyond Christmas

THE PEACE envoy, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was in Jamaica this past week. The Art of Living presentation saw Gurudev being welcomed on stage by the group HUMBLE as they sang Bob Marley’s One Love, One Heart. It was a beautiful, nonjudgmental,...
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John Manradge acrobatically juggles the ball while balancing on his hand during a freestyle competition at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.

‘This opportunity means a great deal’

Jamaican football freestyler John Manradge, who will play a lead football role in a new series titled ‘Bob Marley Hope Road’ that is slated to kick off in Las Vegas next summer, said it’s an opportunity that will allow him to advance his dreams....
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Leaders Mount Pleasant, Portmore clash in JPL feature

The second round of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) kicks off in earnest this afternoon, and just like on opening day, league leaders Mount Pleasant Football Academy and Portmore United will highlight the day’s fixtures at Drax Hall, starting at 3...
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First Rock group chairman Ryan Reid.

First Rock buys $1.6B stake in Cayman complex

In a deal worth $1.6 billion, First Rock Real Estate Investments has acquired a stake in a commercial complex in the Cayman Islands. It’s the largest transaction in that territory for the Jamaica-based group. The company secured a majority stake...
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UK-based recording artiste and producer, Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran.

Jethro Sheeran dismisses ‘feud’ with cousin Ed; plans to attend Freedom Street

Singer, songwriter, and producer Jethro Sheeran is blasting as “90 per cent English tabloid junk” a November 22 article in the UK’s Daily Mail with the headline “Ed Sheeran’s cousin lifts lid on the REAL reason behind their very bitter feud as he...
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Raul Davis blazing a trail with ‘Sounds From Yaad’

Content creator Raul ‘Blaze’ Davis is quite a character. In fact, he is many characters. An actor, playwright, and social media influencer, Davis successfully carved out his space in the digital realm, fashioning relatable characters who reflect...
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The Serge Island Dairies estate in St Thomas.

Editorial | Dairy and the economy

The Jamaican authorities should closely observe an emerging initiative between the Seprod Group and domestic, regional and international partners that could provide a model for research and innovation in agriculture and other sectors that might...
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Wesley Hughes | Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina industry at crossroads

The recent series of articles in The Gleaner, supporting the need for an urgent discussion around an industrial policy for Jamaica, has encouraged a relook at the bauxite/alumina industry. The very nature of the industry demands that the government...
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Pope Francis arrives to meet the donors of the fir tree set up in St Peter’s Square as a Christmas tree and those who have crafted the life-size nativity scene at the tree’s feet in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on December 7, 2024.

Holy smokes!

ROME (AP): Pope Francis turned 88 last week and marked the occasion with revelations that he almost didn’t make it. According to excerpts of his upcoming autobiography, suicide bombers had planned to attack him during his 2021 visit to Iraq, but...
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American Airlines settles lawsuit filed by 3 black men who were ordered off fight

American Airlines said Thursday it has settled a federal race discrimination lawsuit filed by three black men who were ordered to deboard a flight last January. Financial details of the settlement weren't released. American ...
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Choose affection over perfection

In today’s world we’ve become obsessed with perfectionist attitude. Be it in ourselves, others, or our surroundings, the pursuit of flawlessness has overshadowed essential human values like affection, acceptance, and kindness. This relentless chase...
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The enchanting Homerus Swallowtail

Among Jamaica’s breathtaking biodiversity, the Homerus Swallowtail is one of its most captivating wonders. As the largest true swallowtail butterfly and the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere, this creature symbolizes Jamaica’s unique...
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T-TAG TOP-UPS NOW EASIER THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Motorists travelling on the island’s toll roads using T-tags are now able to top up more conveniently through a partnership between TransJam Highways and Transactions E- Limited (TEPL). TEPL operates Jamaica’s largest non-financial electronic...
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Usually busy at work as an image maker behind the scenes, Jamaican-born, New York resident stylist Anatolli Smith was lensed by John Edwards in 2019 for a photographic exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. This image now hangs on the walls of the Whitney Mus

Fashion over style

Deftly curating personality images, one chic garment at a time, fashion editor and stylist Anatolli Smith has built a solid reputation as an oft-called-upon name in international fashion. The Jamaica-born, Big Apple resident is the creative eye...

Sunday Social

With the festive season now upon us, Ambassador N. Nick Perry invited distinguished guests to a special holiday reception at the US Embassy in Jamaica on Tuesday night. The event, buzzing with lively conversation, flowing drinks, and abundant food...
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Patients waiting at Kingston Public Hospital as junior doctors went on strike on December 9.

Dennis Minott | Disgusting innocence: Tufton and Jamaica’s health sector

The phrase “disgusting innocence” captures a paradox where intentions, though seemingly pure, lead to odious consequences that cannot escape scrutiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in Jamaica’s health sector under Christopher Tufton. His near-...
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Mark Wignall | Who should we believe?

“The PM has further IC troubles with real property that was not built in compliance with the law. His response; he is being victimised by the Integrity Commission (IC). Does the prime minister (PM) ever accept responsibility for his actions? Your...
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